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Morgan Sindall Group results highlight strong profit growth

Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group, has announced its preliminary results today (23 February 2017) for the year ended 31 December 2016.

The Group’s adjusted operating profit was up 26 per cent to £48.8 million (FY 2015: £38.8 million) on revenues of £2,562 million which rose 7 per cent on the previous year (FY 2015: £2,385 million). The reported operating profit for the year was £47.4 million (FY 2015: £10.3 million loss). The Group finished the year with a significantly improved net cash position of £209 million (FY 2015: £58 million). Adjusted earnings per share were up 34 per cent on last year at 84.7p (FY 2015: 63.0p). The dividend for the year is 35.0p, a 21% increase from 2015’s 29.0p per share. The Group’s order book was also up 29% to £3.6 billion.

“These results demonstrate the considerable strategic and operational progress made in the Group over the last few years and the underlying quality of the business,” says Chief Executive, John Morgan. “The UK is struggling to cope with the increasing demand for affordable housing and there is a clear need for Government to deliver urban regeneration and infrastructure investment to support future economic growth. Morgan Sindall Group has strong established positions in these markets, and the balance sheet and cash position to fund further investment and growth.

“From this strong base, we are confident in the outlook and expect the positive momentum across the Group to continue through 2017 and beyond. With significant opportunities in Partnership Housing, the continued improvement in operational delivery in Construction & Infrastructure, and the size and quality of our secured order book in Fit Out and elsewhere across the Group, we are well-placed to deliver a result for the year which is slightly above our previous expectations.”